HP ProCurve MSM750 Quick Start Manual Download Page 6

MSM750 Controller Quickstart 

6  

HP ProCurve Networking 

C. 

Test the wireless public access network 

Test the APs using a Wi-Fi-equipped computer: 

1. 

To ensure that you are using a wireless connection, disconnect any network cable from 
the test computer. 

2. 

Configure your computer to connect to the wireless network created by an MSM AP. By 
default, this network is named 

HP ProCurve

3. 

Log in to the public access interface as described in 

Test the public access interface 

on 

page 5 and confirm that you can browse the Internet. 

Caution:  

WIRELESS SECURITY: It is recommended that once the MSM750 is installed, 

you review the security information in the 

MSM7xx Controllers Management 

and Configuration Guide

 and adjust the security settings to further safeguard 

the wireless network from intruders. 

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contained herein is subject to change without notice. 

Summary of Contents for ProCurve MSM750

Page 1: ...to DB 9 Console port adapter The MSM750 ships fully assembled and ready to operate LAN port and Internet port Auto sensing 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports each with status lights on the left and right port edges Reset button Press and quickly release the button to reset the MSM750 This button cannot reset the MSM750 to factory defaults See Resetting to factory defaults in the MSM7xx Controllers Managem...

Page 2: ...nce to other systems Safety Take note of the following safety information during installation If your network covers an area served by more than one power distribution system be sure all safety grounds are securely interconnected Network cables may occasionally be subject to hazardous transient voltages caused by lightning or disturbances in the electrical power grid Handle exposed metal component...

Page 3: ...er Maintenance Registration 6 If a Country prompt appears select the country in which the MSM750 will operate Caution The correct country must be selected 7 At the password prompt it is recommended that you change the password Enter the new password and select Save Passwords must be at least six characters long and include four different characters E Configure system time settings Accurate time is...

Page 4: ... own DHCP server The MSM750 DHCP server is useful for automatically assigning IP addresses to devices such as access points APs and their wireless clients If you choose to use the MSM750 DHCP server enable it as follows 1 Select Service Controller Network Address allocation DHCP server Configure 2 In the Assigned by DHCP server box verify that an IP address is assigned 2 Define the Start and End I...

Page 5: ...ent control and configuration of the APs MSM APs operate in controlled mode by default A Make these connections 1 Disconnect your computer from the MSM750 LAN port 2 Connect a factory default Ethernet switch to the MSM750 LAN port 3 Connect your computer to the switch 4 Connect an MSM AP in its factory default state to the switch Note This interconnection scheme is basic See the MSM7xx Controllers...

Page 6: ...med HP ProCurve 3 Log in to the public access interface as described in Test the public access interface on page 5 and confirm that you can browse the Internet Caution WIRELESS SECURITY It is recommended that once the MSM750 is installed you review the security information in the MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide and adjust the security settings to further safeguard the wireles...

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